Mounds View's Mark Hamburger claimed by the San Diego Padres

Mounds View graduate Mark Hamburger was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres Monday. Hamburger struggled in the Rangers' minor league system and was waived last week. Before signing with Texas, he was initially discovered by the Twins at a 2007 open tryout.

Mounds View graduate Mark Hamburger was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres Monday. Hamburger struggled in the Rangers' minor league system and was waived last week. Before signing with Texas, he was initially discovered by the Twins at a 2007 open tryout.

The Vikings are gearing up for preseason game No. 3 this week when they host the San Diego Chargers. Will Adrian Peterson play? Nobody knows for sure, but the plan is to increase Peterson's workload everyday in practice this week.

Francisco Liriano has had nine days to relax and refocus in hopes of finding success on the mound again. After struggling to throw strikes, Liriano says he's keeping the ball down and "things are working out way better" after throwing a couple of bullpen sessions. He'll start Tuesday night against the Angels.